VATAi

04/09/2026

🇩🇪 Germany has made Authorised Representation mandatory for affected foreign producers under its Packaging EPR rules.

Since 12 August 2026, businesses established outside Germany, with no German branch, that supply empty packaging or packaged products directly to end users in Germany must appoint a Germany-based Authorised Representative (AR).

Previously voluntary, this requirement is now mandatory for affected foreign producers.

What Should Sellers Do Now?
🔹 Not yet registered in LUCID?
Check whether German Packaging EPR applies to your business, complete your LUCID registration, and appoint an eligible German AR where required.

🔹 Already have a LUCID number?
Your existing registration remains valid, but if the new AR requirement applies to you, you still need to appoint an AR and update the relevant details in LUCID.

Affected foreign producers without an AR may now also see an Authorised Representative reminder directly in the LUCID portal.

👉 Need help with EPR registration, reporting or Authorised Representation? Talk to the VATAi team today.

📖 Read our full guide:
https://www.vatai.com/blog/german-authorised-representative-packaging-epr

Germany now requires foreign sellers without a German branch to appoint an Authorised Representative for packaging EPR. See what changed under VerpackDG and how to comply.

31/08/2026

🇫🇷 France’s e-invoicing reform starts tomorrow. Is your business ready?

From 1 September 2026, all in-scope businesses in France must be able to receive electronic invoices, while large and medium-sized businesses will also begin mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting.

But France is only one part of a much bigger shift across Europe.

Germany, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Spain and other EU markets are all moving at different speeds, with different formats, platforms, timelines and scope requirements.

And for cross-border sellers, simply holding a VAT number in a country does not automatically mean the same e-invoicing obligations apply.

So where should you start?
✅ Identify which legal entities and transactions are in scope
✅ Check requirements market by market
✅ Separate e-invoicing from e-reporting obligations
✅ Make sure your invoicing systems are ready for structured invoice data — not just PDFs
✅ Prepare ahead for upcoming EU-wide changes under ViDA

Our latest guide breaks down the key e-invoicing requirements and deadlines across major EU markets, and what Amazon and cross-border sellers should be checking now.

👉 Read the full guide: www.vatai.com/blog/eu-e-invoicing-mandates

Understand EU e-invoicing mandates, key country deadlines and what Amazon Pan-EU, Amazon Business and multichannel sellers need to change in 2026–2030.

24/08/2026

🚀 One month to go until eCommerce Expo 2026!

On 23–24 September, thousands of eCommerce professionals, retailers, brands, and solution providers will come together at ExCeL London to explore the latest ideas, technologies, and solutions addressing the opportunities and challenges facing eCommerce today.

As cross-border eCommerce grows, so does the complexity of compliance. Expanding into new markets means navigating different requirements across VAT, EPR, GPSR, trademarks, and more — often in multiple countries at once.

Meet VATAi team at Booth K50 to discover how our all-in-one compliance solutions can simplify international expansion and help your business stay compliant as you scale.

🎟️ Free to attend for eligible retailers and B2B/B2C brands

📅 23–24 September 2026
📍 ExCeL London
📌 Booth K50

Planning to attend? Visit www.vatai.com to book a 1-to-1 meeting with our team in advance. See you in London! 👋


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18/08/2026

We’re proud to join Amazon Accelerate 2026 as a Signature Sponsor this September in Seattle. 🚀

As Amazon sellers continue to scale across borders, growth increasingly depends on navigating a more complex global compliance landscape — from VAT and EPR to product compliance and market-entry requirements.

At VATAi, our focus is simple: making that complexity easier to manage, so sellers can expand with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

📅 September 22–24, 2026
📍 Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA
📌 Find us at Booth 110

We look forward to connecting with Amazon sellers, partners and industry peers from around the world, exchanging insights and exploring new opportunities in global e-commerce.

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See you in Seattle! 👋

05/08/2026

Thinking about selling in the EU? 🇪🇺 Huge opportunity — but VAT, EPR & product compliance can trip up even experienced Amazon sellers.

Join our FREE live webinar with Amazon.com to get expansion-ready 👇

📌 EU Compliance Made Simple: Prepare Your Business & Product for the EU
📅 Aug 12, 2026 | ⏰ 1PM PDT

You’ll learn:
✅ Key VAT requirements for US Amazon sellers entering Europe
✅ How EPR regulations impact your products
✅ Practical tips to build a smoother EU expansion strategy

🎤 With Crystal Sitonic, Account Manager (US) at VATAi

Don't let compliance hold back your global growth 🌍

🔗Reserve your spot today：
https://amazon.livewebinar.com/475-495-004/x/Zzw6c0Oe

28/07/2026

🚀 More markets should mean more revenue — not more compliance headaches.

VATAi is excited to be a Gold Sponsor of Base Meet Up, Scale Up 2026, hosted by Base.com.

On 17 September, ambitious e-commerce retailers, marketplace sellers, and technology partners will come together at Kings Place, London, for a day of practical insights, innovation, and valuable industry connections.

As businesses expand across new markets and sales channels, managing tax, environmental, product, and brand compliance can quickly become complex.

The VATAi team will be there to discuss how sellers can simplify compliance, reduce operational friction, and build a stronger foundation for sustainable international growth. 🌍

🎟️ Save 30% on your ticket with VATAi’s exclusive partner link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1988840731165/?discount=VAT30

📅 17 September 2026
📍 Kings Place, London

Planning to attend? Come and connect with the VATAi team, we look forward to meeting you in London!👋

24/07/2026

Already have an EU Responsible Person for GPSR? You may still need a separate EPR Authorised Representative.

The names sound similar, but the roles are not interchangeable:

🛡️ GPSR Responsible Person — focuses on product safety, technical documentation, and cooperation with market surveillance authorities.
♻️ EPR Authorised Representative — fulfils producer-responsibility obligations for packaging, WEEE, or batteries: registration, reporting, and environmental fees.

The same provider may offer both services, but each has a different legal basis and requires its own assessment and written mandate. Appointing one does not automatically cover the other.

For EPR, requirements must be assessed by:
Legal entity (EU vs. non-EU) × Destination country × Sales route (direct-to-consumer vs. via distributor) × Waste stream (packaging / WEEE / batteries)

👉 Read our guide here: https://www.vatai.com/blog/epr-authorised-representative-eu

Find out whether your business needs an EPR authorised representative for EU packaging, WEEE or batteries with this seller decision guide.

23/07/2026

One central VAT return for cross-border EU sales sounds simple. The catch? OSS only works when the right scheme is used for the right transaction.

Under the rules currently in force in 2026, there are three schemes:

🔸 Union OSS
For eligible intra-EU distance sales of goods and certain cross-border B2C services.

🔸 Non-Union OSS
For eligible B2C services supplied to EU consumers by businesses that are not established in the EU.

🔸 IOSS
For qualifying goods shipped directly from outside the EU to consumers in consignments not exceeding €150.

The point many sellers miss: OSS is a reporting simplification, not a universal replacement for local VAT registration.

Storing inventory in an EU country, importing goods in your own name, moving stock between countries or making domestic sales can still create local VAT obligations.

Before selecting a scheme, sellers should understand:

📍 Where the business is established
📦 Where the goods are stored and dispatched
🛒 How the goods reach the customer

Read the full guide:
https://www.vatai.com/blog/eu-vat-one-stop-shop

Learn how EU VAT OSS works in 2026, compare Union OSS, Non-Union OSS and IOSS, understand filing rules, and see when local VAT registration is required.

20/07/2026

🌍 Vendere in Europa apre nuove opportunità, ma richiede una strategia di compliance chiara fin dall’inizio.

Il 22 luglio, VATAi e terranno un webinar in diretta dedicato ai seller che vogliono espandere la propria attività in Europa in modo più semplice e sicuro.

Durante la sessione parleremo di:
✓ Obblighi IVA legati all’espansione e al Pan-European FBA
✓ Regime OSS per le vendite B2C intra-UE
✓ Adempimenti EPR nei diversi mercati europei
✓ Errori di compliance che possono rallentare la crescita
✓ Soluzioni pratiche e sessione Q&A in diretta

🎙️ Con e Acierno

📅 22 luglio 2026
⏰ Ore 12:00 CET
🌐 Webinar in italiano

👉 Registrati gratuitamente:
https://amazon.livewebinar.com/233-649-624/x/aCSWOCoC

15/07/2026

🚀 Vous souhaitez développer votre activité Amazon en Europe ?

Rejoignez VATAi et Amazon lors d’un webinaire en direct consacré aux points essentiels pour réussir votre expansion européenne en toute conformité :

✓ Les opportunités d’expansion en Europe
✓ Les principales obligations de conformité : TVA, REP, GPSR et Personne Responsable dans l’UE
✓ Les risques de conformité courantes à éviter
✓ Une session de questions-réponses en direct

🎙 Avec Amazon et Javier Martínez Piñán

📅 16 juillet 2026
⏰ 11 h CET
🌐 Webinaire en français

👉 Inscrivez-vous ici :
https://amazon.livewebinar.com/190-671-996/x/jK3COMuH